Santa Maria, California vs. Tustin, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tustin, California is 34.8% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $67,422 in Tustin, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tustin, California is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Tustin
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Tustin, CA
Compared to Santa Maria, Tustin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher